NHL 22 HUT players can now check out the key updates and features to the game mode after the release of the the full game.
If EA wants to continue to grow its online platform, developing and refining HUT features along with the additions from past instalments, they'll convince players that EA is indeed listening.
Latest news - Halloween Takeover
Last year, the HUT Halloween Event began on October 30. We could likely bet on that being the official date for the NHL 22 Hut Halloween Event.
They might make it slightly earlier though, especially considering the game's release date of October 15th, 2021.
One thing that we're sure will be returning is special event cards for the Halloween Event. We also anticipate that the theme could be centered around a certain players X Factor.
By incorporating both of those, the Halloween Event and the X Factor, NHL 22 could come up with some really spooky combinations for HUT 22.
X Factor reveals on the way!
Players should be excited to launch NHL 22 this year and hop on Hockey Ultimate Team, especially with the addition of X Factors to the game.
50 players in NHL 22 will have X Factors applied to them, separating the best from the rest in this years game.
The X Factors will be separated into six categories, with a total of 29 X Factors in the game.
To read the full report of all the X Factors coming to the game, follow this link!
Here's how NHL 22 can make HUT better than ever!
Bring Incentives to Peer vs. Peer HUT play
One of the most outstanding complaints facing NHL 22's Hockey Ultimate Team is the lack of rewards for peer vs. peer games. As it stands, if you decide to play against your friend's Hockey Ultimate Team, you get nothing when the game concludes.
Since players are buying cards every week online NHL 22 needs to do a better job rewarding their players for incorporating their friends.
With something as simple as rewards for peer vs. peer games in Hockey Ultimate Team, EA could take a leap in player retention in NHL 22.
HUT cards should be tweaked in NHL 22
There are plenty of problems surrounding purchasing cards in NHL 21, like the inability to buy more than two packs in 24 hours. However, NHL 22 could make cards exciting again by giving players a chance to level up all cards to 99, providing they use them in games.
EA could make players even happier by creating a "stat tracker", that way players can tell just how well a card is performing.
READ MORE: Every player who could appear on the NHL 22 cover
Adjust the "Hit-Deflection Bubble" & "Self-Sauce Glitch"
Anyone who plays NHL 21, likely has run into a time in which they checked an opponent but due to the timing of "hit-deflection", the check failed. To be fair, there are ways to defend yourself from a check in hockey but protecting the puck doesn't always mean protecting your body.
Another of these glitches comes in the form of the "self-sauce glitch", a glitch there are countless videos on of players exploiting an in-game malfunction.
With just a little bit of tweaking EA can help NHL 22 become a better game, not just for Hockey Ultimate Team players, but all NHL 22 players.
Next-Gen Gameplay
With updates to current generation consoles and the release of next-gen consoles, we expect NHL 22 will be a visually captivating game on all platforms.
Next-gen consoles have stunning graphics cards in them already from the factory, giving EA the opportunity to create an incredible visual experience in NHL 22. Although we've yet to see a reveal trailer or any footage, EA won't miss their chance to set a new standard.
Release Date
The release date for NHL 22 is October 15th, 2021 meaning the game it OUT NOW!
Keep up with everything we know surrounding the game and follow this link!
Next Gen Review in Progress
Is it any good? Before buying the new game, let us help you make up your mind with our early review in progress.
Building upon over three decades of franchise history in pioneering hockey video games, EA has once again managed to up the ante in NHL 22.
NHL 22 is the first game in the series to move to Next Gen, and the jump to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S has also seen the series move to the Frostbite Engine.
Take a look at our NHL 22 Next Gen Review in Progress and why NHL 22 looks to set a new standard of hockey gaming.